The roasting took approx. 2 1/2 hours at 250F (stirred at the half point). Smelled so good! These can be kept in air tight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for yummy soups or sauces.

After

Some of the fresh ones were tumbled in seasoning and made for

a wonderful addition to the fresh veggie tray as an appetizer.This Tumbled Tomatoes recipe was served to us by our friends in Mexicoand are so refreshing and delicious.

Mix herbs with the salt and garlic powder - pulverizing it in a mortar and pestal or salt grinder.

Wash the tomatoes in cold water, drain but do not dry. Place the tomatoes into a large bowl (or container with room to tumble). Toss tomatoes with the herb salt mixture until evenly coated. Refrigerate, tumbling occasionally until water is evaporated. Once water is evaporated, the herb salt mixture forms a light crust on the tomatoes. Serve chilled. This keeps for several days in the fridge. The drier and crustier the coating - the better they taste!

Now, what will I do with all the "big brother" tomatoes?I see a few jars of stewed tomatoes and fruit relish in the next few days.

Till next time ............ Happy Labour Day everyone.....enjoy the day!

Freezing them sure is the easiest way to deal with tomato bounty. Refrigerator space gets squeezed fast this time of year though. I like your other suggestions as we too are about to be swimming in home grown tomatoes.

I'm savoring all those tastes in my mouth right now. I have enough tomatoes to enjoy them daily. This year I will buy some...but I use exactly the same method as you do for freezing and roasting. They are so easy to preserve. A bountiful supply for sure.

Tomatoes galore..same here! I roast a few batches as well for winter use..delicious on pizza. I also throw the 'big brothers' in a bag for the freezer and make sauce in winter or for soups. I am only now learning to eat tomatoes in my 'old age' and I am especially enjoying the tiny yellow/white tomatoes, they are called white cherry and they are the sweetest ever!!

Holy cow, that's a lot of tomatoes! I got about a dozen, and then a squirrel ate whatever was left on my plant So envious of your bounty. Gotta try the Tumbled Tomatoes recipe! Of course I'll have to buy the tomatoes :)

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